NHL Betting Preview: Major Transfers and Their Impacts

NHL handicappers are taking note of key transfers and what
kind of impact they will make - but what teams are on the rise from these
transfers?

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Days after Ilya Kovalchuck's approved deal for $100 over 15
years was announced, NHL oddsmakers are looking towards the new season. There have been some interesting transfers
that could impact oddsmakers and spread in the new 2010-2011 NHL season. The schedule could reveal some interesting
matchups when these transfers are taken into consideration.

Trading away Dustin Byfuglien will likely prove tough for
the Hawks. Add Ladd, Eager, Sopel, and
the loss of Antti Niemi, and you have quite a change. It will be interesting to see how Marty Turco
and company deal with the pressure of being the champs. The young nucleus may have some problems with
the loss of key role players, opening some upset picks for odds in the season.

Solid Additions

Speaking of Antti Niemi, the Sharks have a new combination
behind goal. Niemi and Antero Niittymaki
make up the Sharks' goaltending unit after losing Evgeni Nabokov. The clutch play from the Finn against the
Blackhawks was all the Sharks needed to see the sign him, which could provide
some strength behind net. You can find NHL Odds on San Jose and Los Angeles (+100 for both) to battle for the
Pacific.

The New York Rangers have strengthened their team with
winger Alexander Frolov to a one-year deal.
They are still looking to re-sign Marc Staal in order to move forward,
along with talented goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Will that give them enough to push through
and surprise NHL odds makers?

Don't underestimate the Detroit Red Wings this season. After signing Mike Modano and grabbing Ilari
Filppula and Jiri Hudler from overseas, they have a unique blend of veterans
and youngsters to compete. They are
always dangerous in the playoffs and should do well this upcoming season. Perhaps they can make for some interesting
NHL odds this upcoming hockey season.

Looking Ahead

Some free agents could still be interesting additions to a
number of NHL teams. Players like Eric
Belanger and Jose Theodore, along with others, could impact the NHL season for
teams.

It remains to be seen which transfers will make the most
impact this upcoming season. Perhaps the
favorites will thrive next season, with teams like the Washington Capitals
(+621 to win it all at Pinnacle Sports) looking for their first Stanley Cup, or
the talented Pittsburgh Penguins (+581) will established talent with Alex
Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby

Of course these transfers are just a few that represent the
busy offseason for the NHL. Which teams
do you see making a run from their offseason activities? Will a team like the Blackhawks manage after
losing key players, or will teams will notable offseasons like the Sharks and
Red Wings do some damage?